Police patrol
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Drag racers caught TWO men are expected to be charged over an alleged drag race on the Monash Freeway, around 7pm 29 January. Police allege that a white Mercedes coupe and grey Mitsubishi Lancer weaved in and out of traffic while racing at speeds of 201 kmph. The Mercedes was pulled over and the driver allegedly returned a breath test reading of 0.065. The driver, a 30-year-old man from Keysborough, had his licence immediately suspended and his car impounded for 30 days. The next day, police arrested a 25-year-old Carrum Downs man who they believe was driving the Mitsubishi. Both drivers are expected to be charged on summons with exceeding the speed limit, driving at a speed and manner dangerous. The Mercedes driver is expected to face an additional charge for drink driving. Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
Teenagers arrested ELEVEN people aged between 14 and 18 have been arrested in connection with two alleged crime sprees in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Three teenagers were arrested following an alleged crime spree which spanned the Mornington Peninsula, Carrum Downs, Bentleigh, Blackburn, Toorak, and Bendigo between 1 January and 5 January.
Police allege that one car was stolen and later found burnt out, and another was stolen and used to ram a police car. One 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-old boys were charged with offences including aggravated burglary and robbery. All three have been remanded in custody. Eight teenagers aged 14 to 18 were also arrested after separate incidents between 30 December and 6 January. Four of the teens were arrested after they allegedly attempted to evade police in a stolen car on the Monash Freeway. They were followed by the Air Wing, and allegedly reached speeds of up to 200kms per hour. The teenagers were charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, and other driving offences. Southern Metro Region Crime Team Detective Inspector Peter Harrington said “with the increase of movement throughout the community, we’ve seen a number of instances where groups of young people have been committing a series of offences together across different parts of the state, not just in their local neighbourhood. We know the deep impact these types of crimes can have on both the victims and broader community - that is why we have been working around the clock to put a stop to this offending and hold people to account. “With many people returning to onsite work for the first time in almost twelve months, we implore everyone to stay one step ahead of opportunistic thieves by securing their homes and cars.”
Cards, gaming machines stolen TWO people are wanted by police in relation to an alleged break-in at a Carrum Downs property. Police say that a woman kept watch while a man broke in and stole electronic gaming devices, a laptop, and a credit card. Images of two people police say can
“assist with their enquires” have been released. Contact Crime Stoppers with information at 1800 333 000. TWO people wanted over an alleged break-in at Carrum Downs. Picture: Supplied
MISSING man Preetpal. Picture: Supplied
Man missing A MISSING man was last seen in Chelsea on 4 January. Police are working to find 44-yearold Preetpal. The Springvale resident was last seen in Chelsea. There was an unconfirmed sighting of the missing man in Clayton on 22 January. A Victoria Police statement read that Preetpal is “described as 180cm tall with a slim build, black hair, brown eyes, and usually wears a baseball cap.” “Police and family have concerns for his welfare due to the length of time he has been missing.” Anyone who sees the man can contact Oakleigh Police Station on 9567 8900.
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